The MLB draft will be held on June 4-6 and can be viewed on MLB Network and MLB.com. In his 2017 mock, Morin correctly projected 26 of the 30 players that would be selected in the first round – with three going to the designated team he projected.

The picks are based on observations, team needs, scouting services and various MLB sources.

1. Tigers: Casey Mize, RHP, Auburn

Explanation: Although it’s not a foregone conclusion that he goes No. 1 overall, Mize still looks like the favorite. There isn’t another starting pitcher than can match his four-pitch mix, polished command, and electric stuff. Georgia Tech catcher Joey Bart would be the next most-likely scenario, with Wisconsin high-schooler Jarred Kelenic looking like the dark horse.

2. Giants: Joey Bart, C, Georgia Tech

Explanation: As long as the Tigers don’t snatch him up first overall, Bart should go second to the Giants. Athletic catchers with an ability to hit are hard to find, and Bart looks like the real deal. As a hitter, he’s shown the ability to hit for contact and power -- and he’s regarded as a good defender with a strong arm behind the plate.

Explanation: As their team begins to contend, the Phillies might be swayed toward someone who can make an impact sooner rather than later. Wichita State third baseman Alec Bohm is certainly in play here, but Madrigal seems like the best fit. Despite being undersized at 5-foot-7, Madrigal has hit at nearly a .500 clip all season long.

4. White Sox: Alec Bohm, 3B, Wichita State

Explanation: The run on college hitters continues with the White Sox taking Bohm, whom the organization would be thrilled to see available at No. 4 overall. Although he may not stay at third base long-term, there is little doubt that Bohm’s bat should produce enough for him to find a home somewhere. He is one of the best hitters in the class.

5. Reds: Brady Singer, RHP, Florida

Explanation: If Singer lasts this long, chances are that the Reds would scoop him up at No. 5 overall. Although living in Mize’s shadow in the SEC, Singer entered play Friday with a 10-1 record to go along with a 2.25 ERA for the defending national champions. Madrigal would also be a nice fit — and the Reds could spring for Singer’s teammate, Jonathan India, as well.

6. Mets: Jonathan India, 3B, Florida

Explanation: The first change we have in our second edition of the mock draft comes at No. 6 to the Mets. Originally, we had Glendale Mountain Ridge left-hander Matthew Liberatore going here, but India looks like the most likely candidate as of now. Historically, the Mets have loved college hitters and India certainly fits the mold.

Explanation: There’s not much of a slide for Liberatore, as it seems likely that the Padres would scoop him up if the Mets choose to go college. Liberatore is the best high school lefty in the draft and certainly embodies the attributes to be successful at the next level. Although he may not be the first prep player taken, Liberatore might have the best shot at a big-league future.

8. Braves: Nolan Gorman, 3B, Sandra Day O’Connor High (Phoenix)

Explanation: The fact that teams have pitched around Gorman so much this spring has dropped his stock a little, but there is a lot of buzz that the Braves are interested. Gorman is undoubtedly the best power-hitter in the draft class. And not for nothing, but in this mock he goes back-to-back with his childhood best friend in Liberatore.

9. Athletics: Travis Swaggerty, OF, South Alabama

Nolan Gorman (9) is the best power-hitter in the 2018 MLB draft class.(Photo: Billy Hardiman/azcentral sports)

Explanation: If the Padres and Braves both pass on Liberatore, the Athletics might have to rethink their strategy here. Still, all signs point to a position player and Swaggerty is the best on the board — just edging out Wisconsin prep outfielder Jarred Kelenic. The same goes for Gorman, whom if passed on could entice the Athletics as well.

10. Pirates: Cole Winn, RHP, Orange (Calif.) Lutheran High

Explanation: Kelenic should be in play here, but there is buzz surrounding the possibility that the Pirates could potentially reach for a mid-to-late-round pick and cut a deal with said player. Winn fits that billing, but don’t let that distract you from his electric three-pitch and solid senior campaign.

11. Orioles: Shane McLanahan, LHP, South Florida

Explanation: There’s been less talk about McLanahan to the Orioles of late, but the match still makes plenty of sense. McLanahan has seen his stock drop after some struggles with command this spring, but he’s still a strikeout wizard and can light up the radar gun. An eventual successor to Zach Britton, perhaps?

12. Blue Jays: Jarred Kelenic, OF, Waukesha (Wis.) West High

Explanation: I originally had Mississippi’s Ryan Rolison here and, while I still think it’s a distinct possibility, the chances that Toronto would pass on Kelenic if available are extremely slim. The Blue Jays don’t often spend top picks on prep players, but they might regret not taking Kelenic — whom many consider to the the best high school bat in the class — pass them by.

Explanation: There’s a good chance the Marlins end the slide of Florida prep righty Carter Stewart here, but it looks like Miami is leaning toward a high school bat with this pick. In that case, Casas fits them best with Kelenic gone. A late riser, Casas is considered to have comparable power to Gorman, so the Marlins could be getting nice value here.

14. Mariners: Ryan Rolison, LHP, Mississippi

Explanation: The way we have things shaping up, Rolison seems to make the most sense for the Mariners here. The sense is that Seattle wants a fast-moving player — bat or arm — and Rolison has started to return to form after some struggles this spring. The Mariners could also look at Florida’s Jackson Kowar or Oregon State’s Trevor Larnach here.

15. Rangers: Connor Scott, OF, Plant High (Tampa, Fla.)

Explanation: This might be a surprising pick to some, but the left-handed hitter is a product of Plant High School -- which has turned out all-time great talent like Wade Boggs to more recently with 2015 first-rounder Kyle Tucker. The Rangers could also look at Stewart, who has fallen well below his value at this point.

16. Rays: Carter Stewart, RHP, Eau Gaille High (Melbourne, Fla.)

Explanation: Ranked as the No. 5 overall draft prospect by MLB.com, Stewart finally hears his name called by a Rays organization that has an exorbitant draft pool of $12,415,600 to work with. The Rays could also cut a deal with prep outfielder Jordyn Adams, who is committed to play football at North Carolina.

17. Angels: Jackson Kowar, RHP, Florida

Explanation: Singer gets most of the spotlight on last year’s NCAA championship staff, but Kowar has a chance to enjoy an even more successful professional career. Kowar (6-foot-6-inches, 185 pounds) features a 93-95 mph fastball and might have the best changeup among college arms in the draft.

18. Royals: Jordyn Adams, OF, Green Hope High (Cary, N.C.)

Explanation: The Royals have four picks in the top 40, so the Royals can afford to spend over slot on a player — which makes Adams a logical fit here if the organization thinks the two-way athlete will choose baseball over college football. This is also a logical landing spot for Tennessee prep lefty Ryan Weathers.

19. Cardinals: Kumar Rocker, RHP, North Oconee High (Bogart, Ga.)

Explanation: Rocker is exactly what the Cardinals would look for in a prep pitcher, a physical presence with a great fastball and a breaking pitch that shows a lot of promise. While Rockier is a nice fit, another name often mentioned with this pick is Stetson righty Logan Gilbert, as well as Weathers.

20. Twins: Ryan Weathers, LHP, Loretto High (Tenn.)

Explanation: He should be in play for a number of picks before this, but Weathers likely won’t fall past the Twins if he gets here. The Vanderbilt commit draws doubts from some talent evaluators because he lacks one standout pitch, but Weathers does everything pretty well. This makes sense for the Twins.

21. Brewers: Trevor Larnach, OF, Oregon State

Explanation: The Brewers could also look at Missouri State shortstop Jeremy Eierman with this pick, but Larnach makes a lot of sense at No. 21 if he’s still on the board. Although he might not last to this point — Seattle should give a look — Larnach provided great value to the Beavers when Madrigal went down earlier this season.

Explanation: Although it’s a span of 12 picks, there is a chance Rodriguez could trade places with Winn at No. 10 to the Pirates. Rodriguez has been darting up draft boards this spring and could go much higher than this, but in the event that he remained available into the 20s, it would stand to reason that the Rockies could pounce.

23. Yankees: Logan Gilbert, RHP, Stetson

Explanation: There are a lot of reasons to link Gilbert to the Yankees. The righty was a massive standout inn the Cape Cod League last summer and — as they always do — the Yankees had a ton of scouts down there. After his stock dropped a bit this spring, Gilbert seems to be rising back up draft boards. The Yankees would be fortunate if he fell here.

24. Cubs: Ethan Hankins, RHP, Forsyth Central High (Cumming, Ga.)

Explanation: With two extra compensatory picks in the 70s this year, the Cubs could afford to use some of their bonus surplus to end the slide of Hankins, who at one point was in the conversation to go No. 1 overall. If someone else grabs Hankins, the Cubs could go for a college bat like Larnach or Eierman.

25. Diamondbacks: Brice Turang, SS, Santiago High (Corona, Calif.)

Explanation: Although they’ve been tied to a bevy of college hitters, this could be a logical landing spot for Turang, who was once in the mix for the No. 1 pick. The Diamondbacks would likely have to pay more than the $2.6 million slot value to land the LSU commit, but Turang has one of the highest ceilings in the class.

26. Red Sox: Steele Walker, OF, Oklahoma

Explanation: I originally had the Red Sox in on local high school righty Mike Vasil, but the Wellesley, Mass. native withdrew his name from consideration on Sunday and notified teams that he will attend Virginia. Instead, the Red Sox will go back to their reliable well of college bats, and Walker may be one of the more polished still available.

27. Nationals: Mason Denaburg, RHP, Merritt Island (Fla.) High

Explanation: Denaburg had a recent elbow issue that scared some, but the Nationals have not been afraid to take gambles in past drafts. The Nationals have not shied away from taking a risk on high-risk, high-reward arms in the past (see: Lucas Giolito, Erick Fedde and Jesus Luzardo).

Explanation: Naylor is more likely to hear his name called during the first compensatory round, but this could be an interesting fit. Naylor is a high-upside and viewed as one of the best bats in the draft. He may not stay a catcher, but Naylor is athletic enough to find a home. TCU first baseman Luken Baker also make sense here.

29. Indians: Cole Wilcox, RHP, Heritage High (Ringgold, Ga.)

Explanation: Wilcox has enjoyed a steady climb up draft boards this spring and seems like a good match with the Indians here. His frame (6-5, 220) impresses evaluators and bodes well for a future in the game. The Indians are a bit of a wild card with this pick, but Wilcox makes sense if he’s available.

Explanation: This gives us five Georgia high school products in the first round, and Seigler makes almost too much sense for the Dodgers. As a multi-positional catcher, he fits the organization’s mold of those like Austin Barnes, Kyle Farmer, Connor Wong, etc. The Dodgers don’t pick again until No. 68, so they’ll go with a high ceiling choice here.